Overview
We have recently been successful in accessing a grant from Objective
1 European Social Fund which will enable us to further develop the
skills and expertise of our staff, directors and volunteers. This
work will help us to continue to build the capacity of the organisation
and community.
The aim of the programme is to raise confidence, broaden horizons
and increase employability by offering a diverse learning programme
based on assessed needs.
- Achievements during the year
- 220 students have been involved in a wide variety of accredited
vocational and non vocational courses.
- We continue to be a partner in the development of the Community
University of the Valleys in addition to working with a wide range
of local education providers.
- We are participating in the Connecting Communities Cymru Project
which has enabled us to upgrade our IT suite. We are now connected
to the University of Swansea and can access resources via the
net. In the longer term we hope to deliver a higher education
curriculum through the internet as well as video conferencing.
- We have been awarded the All Wales Quality Guidance Standards
for our Adult Guidance Service.
- We provide training placements for work experience and Social
Work placements.
- Within BCRS all teams have developed action plans and priorities
for the next year.
- Regular team and Directors meetings are held on a bi-monthly
basis and full team meetings on a quarterly basis. All staff receive
regular supervision sessions with their line managers.
- Yearly Vision Days are held and are attended by staff, directors
and volunteers.
- 32 staff, directors and volunteers have undertaken training
over the year.
- 200 local people have received career Advice & Guidance.
- Gained the Investor In People Award in October 2002.
Future Developments
We have applied to the Community Fund for an additional year's
funding so that we can develop our work by providing a more diverse
range of learning opportunities and experiences. This would enable
us to reach the most excluded members in our community.
"Bryncynon Strategy is leading the way in ensuring appropriate
and innovative learning opportunities are available in our local
communities. Working with universities and community learning
organisations across South Wales, the Strategy is a key player
in regional partnership focused on bringing learning closer
to home and making it more relevant to all parts of the community"
Rhysian Jones, Community University of the Valleys |
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